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baza
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Post Thu Aug 30, 2012 7:57 pm

just picked up my 316i 7pm could u tell me what to look for tha might b of concern . :cry: plus front windows dont work but i dont no were the fuse for them will b many thanks
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scjimbo
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Post Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:40 pm

not sure on the windows brianmooorrreeee is the man for that. Its rust thats the killer mate.
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bmw9818
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Post Thu Aug 30, 2012 9:07 pm

sure the window cut off switch isnt stopping the windows?
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baza
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Post Thu Aug 30, 2012 9:43 pm

maybe but where is it
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baza
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Post Thu Aug 30, 2012 9:44 pm

no rust
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rallygaz
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Post Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:00 pm

fuse is on front left under the bonnet think its 4 fuse from the front back nearest the left wing!! but don't quote me on that. Also there should be a switch in front of window switch with a lightning bolt on it I think that's the window cut off switch hope this helps :!:
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baza
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Post Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:01 pm

many thanks
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scjimbo
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Post Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:33 pm

baza wrote:no rust
Now that would be a zone first. Trust me its there just the position and severity is the key.
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HairyScreech
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Post Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:58 pm

scjimbo wrote:
baza wrote:no rust
Now that would be a zone first. Trust me its there just the position and severity is the key.
This.

100x This.
2.8 development thread http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=170822

m3.3.1 m20 thread - now running, chip needed - any volunteers?
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... =viewtopic&
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mcbonio
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Post Fri Aug 31, 2012 12:52 am

Come on don't scare the lad, everything is fixable even the old tin worm.! Welcome to the forum, got any pics of your car Baza?
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aimlessrock
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Post Fri Aug 31, 2012 1:31 pm

lets see some pics baza...a rust free E30 is not impossible, but if its a UK car more improbable..

have some fun with your new motor, the rust hunt can wait.

puts some pictures up so we can have all have a look.

welcome aboard btw.
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